Teaching your kids about recycling is an important part of encouraging green and sustainable living for your family. These 30 recycled crafts for kids provide fun ways to introduce reusing and recycling items to your children. Whether re-purposing popsicle sticks or reclaiming clothespins, these crafts will teach worthwhile lessons about not throwing items away when they still have value. Have your children live green with these recycled craft ideas!
Recycled Crafts for Kids of All Ages
Our favorite recycled crafts are sorted by the material that you recycle to create them. You can plan for your next crafting session based on the materials you already have lying around your home, or start planning to save them so you can create these cute crafts. These recycled crafts are perfect for children of all ages so that you can start teaching them valuable lessons about sustainability at a young age. Try one or more of these crafts with your kids today and embrace green living!
Popsicle Stick Crafts
- Fashion Popsicle Stick Craft Bracelet
- American Flag Ice Cream Stick Craft
- Popsicle Stick DIY Coasters
- Adorable Fish Popsicle Stick Craft
- The Most Simple Music Maker
- Avengers Bookmarks
Toilet Paper Roll Crafts
- Big Bird and Friends Recycled Craft
- Toilet Paper Tube Butterflies
- Jungle Book Paper Tube Craft
- Toilet Roll Biplane Craft
- Trolls-Inspired Toilet Paper Roll Craft
- Toilet Paper Roll Bird Feeders
- Honeycomb Paper Tube Craft
- Toilet Paper Roll Binoculars Craft
- Toilet Paper Roll Flowers
Egg Carton Crafts
- Egg Carton Monster Man
- Upcycled Egg Carton Daffodils
- The Absolutely Cutest Egg Carton Turtles
- Buzzing Bee Egg Carton Craft
- Ballerina Egg Carton Craft
Clothespin Crafts
- Fun Clothespin Animal Craft
- Clothespin and Coffee Filter Butterfly Craft
- Wacky Clothespin DIY Doll
- Clothespin Car Craft
- Clothespin Airplanes
Miscellaneous Material Crafts
- Colored Pencil Beaded Jewelry
- Handmade Newspaper Boats
- Easy Superhero Cape Project
- Night Owl Newspaper Craft
- Rainbow Crayon Candle
These are just some of our favorite recycled crafts for kids! Try one or more of them to keep your children entertained while teaching them the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling. Go green with these crafts today!
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